Carpenters Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,010 -54.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.98
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $33,610
Employed locally 100
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $20,030
    50th (median)
    $27,010
    75th
    $30,310
    90th
    $33,610

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $19,760
    Construction Laborers $25,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $29,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $24,660
    Helpers--Carpenters $23,620
    Electricians $53,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Puerto Rico is $12.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.58 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Puerto Rico is 54.5% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,030.